Euwyn Poon

Euwyn Poon is a Singapore-born entrepreneur and co-founder of Spin, a prominent electric scooter sharing company based in San Francisco. Spin was launched in 2017 and became notable for introducing shared electric scooters to the U.S. market, rapidly expanding its operations before being acquired by Ford Motor Company in November 2018 for approximately $100 million.145

Education and Early Career

Poon graduated from Cornell University in 2004 with a degree in Computer Science, achieving this at just 18 years old. He then earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Cornell Law School in 2007. Following his education, he worked as an associate at the law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, specializing in mergers and acquisitions and securities law from 2007 to 2009. His entrepreneurial journey began in 2010 when he founded Opzi, a software platform that later became part of the First Round Network.14

Spin and Achievements

At Spin, Poon and his co-founders, Derrick Ko and Zaizhuang Cheng, initially launched a bike-sharing service before transitioning to electric scooters. Spin was recognized for its innovative approach to micromobility, becoming the first to implement a shared micro-mobility solution in the U.S. The company operated under Ford's ownership until March 2022, when it was acquired by Tier Mobility, a European shared mobility company.136

Poon's leadership at Spin has been characterized by a focus on building strong teams and fostering a culture of innovation. His experience in both law and technology has contributed to Spin's growth and success in navigating complex regulatory environments in various cities.45

Current Endeavors

As of March 2022, Euwyn Poon is also the founder of Micro, continuing his work in the micromobility space. His entrepreneurial journey reflects a commitment to improving urban mobility solutions and sustainability.23